H. E.
Ayatollah Hashemi Shahroodi
Head of the Judiciary
Tehran
Islamic Republic
of Iran
Via email: irjpr@iranjudiciary.org
2006-09-15
Your Excellency!
As a member
of Parliament of the Republic
of Austria I am deeply
concerned about the situation of Mrs. Kobra Rahmanpour. I was
informed that she is now located in Evin prison and
faces the execution of the death penalty.
The Republic of Austria,
its Parliament and constitution opposes capital punishment in all circumstances
because of its cruel and inhuman nature. Human rights principles and
protections are founded upon respect for the inherent dignity of all human
beings and the inviolability of the human person. These principles cannot be
reconciled with the death penalty, a form of punishment that is unique in its barbarity
and finality. The intrinsic fallibility of all criminal justice systems assures
that even when full due process of law is respected, innocent persons may be
executed.
Therefore
I urge you to undertake all steps to omit the execution of the death penalty of
Mrs. Kobra Rahmanpour.
Sincerely,
Dr. Peter Pilz
Member of the Austrian Parliament
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